Butler Church of the NazareneGwen Atkinson and Gordon Thompson will present music for the Sunday morning service at Butler Church of the Nazarene, 4410 Oakdale Road and Route 68, Butler Township.The annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Reagle will lead a short devotional.

Community LifePaper products are being collected at Community Life Church, McQuistion Elementary School, each Sunday during November. Donations will be given to St. Vincent DePaul Food Cupboard.The youth group will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the home of Ben and Amanda Ogle for a service.

Covenant PresbySunday will be Stewardship Sunday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. Veterans also will be recognized during the service.The Seekers Class will consider and discuss Christianity in the Roman Empire on Sunday. The class meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room.Beverly Antis, Covenant's director of music, will present the noon organ recital at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Wednesday as part of the Time of Thanks.

Faith U.P.The Prime Timers of Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 North Main Street Ext., Center Township, will gather Wednesday for a dinner meeting. Participants should take donations for the Covenant Cupboard.The Kid's Club will meet Wednesday at New Haven Court at Clearview for an early Thanksgiving dinner with residents.

First BaptistFirst Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., will be among congregations participating in a work day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Rock Baptist Camp, 130 Elliott Lane, Worth Township. A paintball event also will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the camp.Shepherds Sunday will be observed this weekend. The featured speaker for the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school session and 10:55 a.m. service will be Mike McLaughlin, a representative for the Shepherds Baptist Ministries to the mentally disadvantaged at Union Grove, Wis.An Apples of Gold women's Bible study is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday at the home of Debbie Broad.The Women's Missionary Fellowship will meet Tuesday at the Baptist Youth Center. Delores Hilgar will speak at the 9 a.m. session, and Janet White will be the 7 p.m. speaker. Janet White and Judy Blackwell will serve as hostesses at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. respectively. Projects will include preparing cards and pot holders for the Shepherds ministry, cutting squares for quilts and packaging cookies and candy for college students and service personnel.

First English LutheranThe next healing service will be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St.

First U.M.Divine Ridge will perform at the God's Country Service at 7 p.m. Saturday in Epworth Center at First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North St.Pick-up for nut roll orders will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15.Food and monetary donations for Thanksgiving baskets are now being collected. Donations of instant potatoes, canned vegetables, boxed stuffing, packets of turkey gravy, cake mixes and gelatin are needed. Just before distribution, perishable foods will be purchased with financial donations. Donations can be taken to the church office. For details, call 724-283-6160.

Glade Run U.P.The Deacons of Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Boy Scout Troop 58 will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Proceeds go toward Christmas gifts for local families in need.The Youth Group will travel to Grove City College Nov. 15 to attend the Silver Ring Thing Christian-based sexual abstinence program. Permission slips are required. The group will leave the church at 4:36 p.m. For details, call 724-898-1016.The church will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child through Wednesday.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranThe Youth Group of grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St., will have a Girls Night Out Friday at the Wagner's home and a Guys Night Out at the church youth center. Drop off time for each event is 7 p.m. Pickup is at 9 a.m. Saturday. Participants should take a beverage or snack to share and a sleeping bag and pillow.Sunday will be Steelers Sunday. Attendees should wear their favorite Steelers outfit to the Sunday service. Acongregational meeting will follow the service to discuss the 2008 budget and to elect new church council members.

GraceWay CommunityBeth Ackelson, Patty Miller and Joyce Moore will provide the music for the 10 a.m. Sunday service at GraceWay Community Church, Center Township Elementary School, Mercer Road.In honor of Veterans Day, pastor Dave West will interview National Guard sergeants Paul Stratzer and Chad Barnhart at 7:30 a.m. Sunday during his Radio broadcast.The November/December newsletter is now available. Those not on the mailing list should call 724-290-7007.The Steering Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.

Hill U.P.Elder Norman Tuck will deliver the message at the 6 p.m. Saturday service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St. The Praise Team will perform contemporary hymns.The Memorial Ringers will perform at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. The Harvest Home offering will be received during the service. Donations of bagged apples or monetary donations will be received for Covenant Cupboard.Teens will meet at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the youth lounge to assemble bag lunches for the community.Reservations are due Wednesday for the bus trip to the Pittsburgh CLO performance Dec. 14.

Meridian U.P.The congregational meeting of Meridian United Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., will be held at noon Sunday. A Lite Bite Social, hosted by the deacons, will follow.A program, God Bless the USA, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the church. The program is presented by the church, the Meridian Vets Club and St. Fidelis Roman Catholic Parish. The keynote speaker will be Arthur Greathead. Music will be provided by the Handbell Choir, Sarah Wilson and Hanna Titley, the Lion and Thistle Highlanders, and the trio of Vicki Georgic, Rhonda Hough and Karen Pugh.

Mt. Chestnut PresbyConsecration Sunday will be observed at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, 727 Old West 422, Franklin Township. The Rev. Deb Crusan will lead the sermon.A celebration luncheon will be held at noon.Operation Christmas Child participants should take their completed shoe boxes on Sunday.Acommunity hymn sing, held in connection with Rider Lutheran Church, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Refreshments will be available after the concert.A training class will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday for members to learn to use the automated external defibrillator recently donated by the Mount Chestnut Senior Center.Members of the youth group attending the Silver Ring Thing this week need to be in contact with the youth pastor for details on attendance.New Life Christian MinistriesVeterans will be recognized during the 10 a.m. Sunday worship celebration at New Life Christian Ministries, Knoch School Auditorium, 345 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Members interested in serving at the East Liberty Food Kitchen on Nov. 17 should contact Rich McCarthy at 724-766-9047.Due to the renovation of the Knoch High School auditorium, services will be held at South Butler Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, beginning Nov. 18. Son LIFE classes will meet at 9 a.m. in the hallways surrounding the multi-purpose room. The worship celebration will begin at 10 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. The nursery/parent room will be in the music room and Kids' SPOT and Kids' Community will meet in the hallway outside of the music room.

Oak Hills ChristianThe Oak Hills Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, will hold its annual congregational meeting following worship Sunday. The agenda includes the election of officers and adoption of the 2008 budget. A Thanksgiving dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall.

Old Union PresbyThe annual congregational meeting will be held after worship Sunday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars. A fellowship dinner will follow the meeting. Those who are able should take a dish to share.New members will be received during worship Sunday.

Saint Andrews U.P.The children of Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will be sending shoe boxes filled with small toys, candy, books, crayons and hygiene items to children in need around the world. A meeting will be held after the Nov. 18 service to fill and wrap shoe boxes. Pizza will be served and Christmas music played. For information, see Lori Haughey.

St. John's ReformedAcongregational meeting will be held at 1:11 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Reformed Church, Route 68 at Benbrook Road, Butler Township. The meeting will follow a catered lunch that starts at noon.

St. John U.C.C.Veterans will be recognized during the 8:35 Alive and 11 a.m. Sunday services at St. John's United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City. A congregational meeting will follow the 11 a.m. service.A Christmas festival workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. today. The purpose is to make props and decorations for the Festival of Christmas Music set for Nov. 30 and Dec 1 and 2.

St. Mark's Evangelical LutheranRenovations have been completed at St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 for Carl Hollenbaugh, the former church organist who died Sept. 14. Areception will follow the service.Due to the annual meeting, Sunday School will be held from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday and worship services will be combined at 10 a.m. in Schramm Hall. The annual meeting will follow the service and will include the election of council and nominating committee members and voting on the 2008 budget. Activities will be available for youth age two through grade eight. A light luncheon will be served in Fellowship Hall after the meeting.The Jehoiada Chest offering will be received during weekend services. Donors should use the designated envelope in their offering envelopes.The Youth Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday to help decorate and plan the float for the Spirit of Christmas Parade. The float committee is seeking volunteers to be in the parade Nov. 23. Participants will meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church in America. Not all members will be able to ride the float, but some can walk alongside to sing and hand out candy canes.

St. Peter's EpiscopalThe featured musician for Wednesday's noontime organ recital at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 218 E. Jefferson St., will be Beverly Antis of Covenant United Presbyterian Church.Non-perishable food items are needed for the Covenant Food Bank. The Sunday school youth seek to form a line of food reaching from the church to the Food Cupboard next door.Veteran's Day will be observed at both services Sunday.

St. Richard R.C.St. Richard Roman Catholic Church, 3841 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. will hold an Eucharistic Adoration from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15.There will be a Baptism preparation class at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday for parents who are planning to have their children baptized.

Summit PresbyThe Youth Group of Summit Presbyterian Church, 181 Caldwell Drive, Jefferson Township, will meet from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Christian Community Outreach Building for a pizza sale. To order baked or freezer-ready pizza, please call the church office at 724-287-2378.The Fall Clean-up Day has been rescheduled to 8 a.m. Saturday. Participants should take tools to clean up the outside of the church and community outreach buildings.Ablood drive will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday in Fellowship Hall. No appointments are necessary.

Trinity LutheranHoly Communion will be observed at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township. A congregational meeting will be held after the 11 a.m. service.Canned goods will be collected at all services and during Sunday school for the local food bank.The Women Quilters and Sewers will meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 at the church to work on quilts.A blood drive for the American Red Cross will be held from 12:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the church. Volunteers are needed to staff the drive and bake cookies. Blood donors are also needed. For details, call 724-287-1977.Aspaghetti dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and will be sponsored by the Men's Breakfast and Bible Sunday Ministry Group. Donations received will be used for the 2008 Men's National Gathering.Lutheran Sisters will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Members should take a casserole to share. The group will make paper angels for a nursing home.From 6 p.m. Nov. 16 until 6 p.m. Nov. 17, the youth will host a prayer labyrinth vigil. Participants can sign up for time at the youth table in the narthex.Boxes for Operation Christmas Child are due Sunday.

Trinity PresbyVeterans Day will be observed Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 107 Staley Ave., Butler Township.A breakfast honoring veterans will be held at 8 a.m. Monday in Fellowship Hall. For reservations, call the church office.Trinity Fellowship will meet for a catered dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Hall.The food item for the Covenant Food Cupboard for November is noodles or tuna. Items may be placed in the shopping cart in the narthex.Entry forms for the Beaver-Butler Presbytery's 2007 Christmas ornament contest are on the narthex table. The deadline for entries is Nov. 30.The Deacons are accepting orders for Christmas poinsettias. Order forms are in the bulletin. Orders can be placed in the offering plate or be given to Jen Hepfl. Checks can be made payable to Board of Deacons. The last day to place orders is Nov. 25.

Valencia PresbyGregg Hartung, Director of Presbyterian Media Missions, will lead the 10 a.m. Sunday service and Minute for Missions at Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett Street, Valencia.A congregational meeting will follow the service to accept the pastor's call and approve the 2008 budget and board nominations.Congregational members from Valencia Presbyterian and Valencia United Methodist churches interested in singing in the Valencia Community Choir on Thanksgiving Eve should meet for practice from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Valencia Presbyterian Church.

Zion LutheranA spaghetti dinner will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 266 Zion Church Road, Concord Township. Tickets are available from church members. Several tickets can be purchased at the door.Practice for the Sunday school Christmas program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.Parish council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Zion.

Zion U.M.Operation Christmas Child boxes are available in the narthex for filling and should be returned by Monday to Zion United Methodist Church, Bear Creek Road, Sarver. Individual gift items may also be donated and placed in the large marked boxes in the narthex. For information, contact Jane Woitas.United Methodist Women will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in room 15/16 to plan for 2008 and to pack Operation Christmas Child boxes. Participants should take small gift items for the boxes. A list of ideas is provided in the narthex.The Faithweaver's Sunday School class will start a study based on "Becoming a Woman of Grace" by Cynthia Heald on Sunday. The study will last 11 weeks and is open to all women. The meeting site is room 1A.New Beginnings will meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday and Nov. 18 in the library. Those who are new to the church or community are invited to attend. For information, contact Pastor of Discipleship, the Rev. Kathy Mikesell.